Kids are talkative, that’s no surprise. It’s also not a bad thing most of the time! However, if our classrooms are TOO chatty, it can have a negative impact on learning for all the students. I’m sure we’ve all been there too – frustrated because the kids are talking nonstop, drained because too much instructional time is being lost, and… Read More
Let’s be honest… we know how important community and relationships are with our students, but what is the glue that holds the whole thing together? Classroom management, that’s what! But classroom management is a daunting part of our job that sometimes feels like too much. How many times have you felt overwhelmed? Overstimulated? Like you just can’t even anymore. Have… Read More
Has your end of year countdown begun?! I know by the time the end of the year rolls around, the kids are checked out and ready for summer AND so are we! In this post, I’m going to share some easy and engaging end of the year management hacks to help make your end of the year a little less… Read More
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” This is so powerful because kindness heals and it’s always a good idea to choose compassion. They are small acts that can make such a big difference. Kindness is so impactful when it comes to getting your class through tough times and simply giving them a sense of a sweet… Read More
Looking for a fun and hands-on way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your students? If you know me, you know I’m all about learning AND fun. Let’s be honest, this day is already typically INSANE, with love and the smell of really sugary candy in the air. So how do we keep students engaged and focused on this magnificent sweet… Read More
Classroom noise is ESSENTIAL to student learning… but sometimes the volume needs a remote right? Raise your hand if you have ever felt personally attacked by chatty students?! I know I have. It can be SO exhausting to manage chatty students ALL.DAY.LONG. So what’s the secret to taming those chatty kiddos and getting to work in silence for a little… Read More